Current Issues
Classroom activities to engage students in learning about and discussing issues in the news
Students develop skills and understandings to make them more critical readers, listeners and viewers.
In this time of war, a rich set of readings and activities on the history and power of peaceful resistance.
Includes a number of quotes from scientists about global warming, information on what is being done about it, and a suggested approach to launching a student project.
Readings and activities to help high school students better understand the growing gap between rich and poor and consider the issue in light of this year's presidential election.
People from both sides of the political spectrum agree that the spread of nuclear weapons is the greatest threat we face. What do we do about it? These readings and activities help students explore the options.
A meaty overview and suggestions for study to help students broaden their knowledge of Islam's past and present, and the U.S.'s role.
Nuclear weapons have been in the news recently. Three student readings provide context and explore the U.S.-India deal and the controversy over Iran's nuclear program.
A substantive reader and activity guide on chemical, biological & nuclear weapons
Readings and activities encourage students to explore the chain's amazing success and the controversy surrounding its policies in the U.S. and abroad.
An opening activity, four student readings, and a set of teaching strategies on the complex and interrelated energy and environmental problems facing the U.S.